No
“Bieber-mania” for
Lincolnton
Hundreds gathered outside of Big Lots
Thursday night in anticipation of pop
sensation Justin Bieber appearing as
part of Extreme Makeover. The
appearance, however, was just a
rumor.
BY JON
MAYHEW
December 16, 2011 –
Hundreds of people gathered in the
Big Lots parking lot on Thursday
night as a rumor spread like wildfire
that pop sensation Justin Bieber
would appear with Usher in Lincolnton
as part of the Extreme Makeover visit
to the city.
The Carolina Scoop contacted
Lincolnton Police chief Rodney Jordan
regarding the rumor Thursday
afternoon.
“It is just a rumor,” said
Chief Jordan.
A production crew from Extreme
Makeover was actually filming the
stocking of a new store in the
Lincolnton Plaza Shopping Center
called House of Hope.
The rumor Bieber was coming to
Lincolnton caused a widespread panic,
of sorts, as people of all ages
gathered at the shopping center in
anticipation.
Police said even students left
Lincolnton High School in
anticipation of purchasing tickets.
The filming is part of the James and
Devonda Friday Extreme Makeover house
where the Lincolnton couple has been
given a full home makeover.
Police sources say Lithia Inn Road is
blocked at Westfield Court as the
makeover is wrapping up on Moore
Court. The sources also say the
production will wrap up this weekend.